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Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR)
Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) is a planned greenfield industrial smart city in Gujarat, developed under the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor as a high-tech, future-ready hub for manufacturing, logistics and modern urban living.
What is Dholera SIR?
Dholera Special Investment Region is being developed as India’s first large-scale greenfield industrial smart city near Ahmedabad. It is notified under the Special Investment Region Act 2009, with Dholera Special Investment Regional Development Authority (DSIRDA) responsible for planning and regulation.
Dholera Industrial City Development Limited (DICDL), a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat, is implementing trunk infrastructure, utilities and smart-city systems as part of the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
Strategic advantages
- Planned as a platinum-rated, sustainable industrial city with world-class utilities and ICT backbone.
- Located on the DMIC corridor, giving direct access to freight corridors, ports and major markets.
- Large contiguous land parcels suitable for global-scale manufacturing and logistics parks.
- Dedicated development authority ensuring planned zoning, clear titles and predictable regulations.
Why it matters for investors
- Early-entry opportunity in a long-term growth corridor backed by central and state governments.
- Strong focus on core infrastructure first, reducing project execution risk for industries and real estate.
- Positioned to attract high-value sectors like electronics, defence, renewable energy and logistics, supporting demand for residential and commercial land.
Development Highlights
- DSIR area: 920 sq km
- 22 villages included
- 422 sq km under Town Planning (TP 1-6)
- 153 sq km under Phase 1
- Strategic location in Gujarat’s industrial belt
Development Plan
The development plan aims to create an economically & socially balanced futuristic city, focusing on sustainability, clean energy, efficient transport, and superior urban experience.
Connectivity Overview
Dholera SIR has been designed with robust air, rail, road & sea connectivity ensuring seamless movement of goods and people.
Rail Connectivity
- MRTS to Ahmedabad
- Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) connectivity
Road Connectivity
- 6-lane expressway: Ahmedabad → Dholera
- High-speed corridor via DMIC
Airport Connectivity
- Dholera International Airport – Under development
- Environmental & central approvals secured
Sea Connectivity
- Closest port: Pipavav
- Bhavnagar CNG port under development
Smart Development Progress
Phase-1 includes a 22.5 sq km Activation Area with completed smart infrastructure, utilities, ICT systems, and green mobility corridors.
Trunk Infrastructure
- Smart roads
- Integrated utilities
- Power transmission
- Stormwater & wastewater systems
- ABCD Control Center
- Cycle tracks & walkways
Population & Employment
- Projected population: 96,000
- Estimated jobs: 76,000
Investment & Opportunities
Dholera SIR is among India’s most promising investment corridors, offering massive industrial potential, policy support, and premium infrastructure.
Investment Advantages
- Single-window approval system
- Lowest industrial electricity cost
- High external & internal connectivity
- Tax incentives
- Abundant land & scalability
Prominent Industrial Sectors
- Aerospace & Defence
- Electronics & Semiconductors
- Auto & Ancillaries
- Agro & Food Processing
- Pharma & Biotechnology
- Solar & Renewable Energy
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